Application Process
PAST APPLICANTS MUST RE-APPLY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR 2025 ELECTION.
We are done accepting 2024 ballot applications. Application window for our 2025 election opens January 1, 2024.
Nominee Selection
Nominees are chosen at the discretion of the General Manager and/or current Board Members.
We give favor to groups and organizations that are Austin-based and support the Austin Community. Broad areas of support include, local, organic and sustainable food efforts, the environment and programs that support the health and well-being of the people in our community.
Organizations Must:
- Have proof of 501(c)(3) non-profit status
- Be non-sectarian
- Be non-partisan
- Be local and provide services locally.
- Submit nomination for 2025 by August 31st, 2024.
Support
Once the non-profits have been selected through the election process each group will be contacted so that we can best assess timing, support needed and possible volunteer opportunities. Our support will include:
- Collecting cash donations at the registers for a period of one month.
- Collecting donations of needed items that we may sell here at Wheatsville Food Co-op such as pantry items or pet food.
- Awareness/outreach: we will have signs, announcements, tabling opportunities, social media mentions, articles in our newsletter and weekly emails about your non-profit.
- Receive volunteer support from our staff if needed.